Canberra Beer & Cider Festival - 2024 official guide

CANBERRA’S BEST BEER FESTIVAL

2024 OFFICIAL GUIDE

WELCOME

Held in the beautiful streets surrounding the heritage Mercure Canberra in Braddon, we invite you to try some of the 250 different beers, spirits and wines, an extensive range of popular food providers, great entertainment and fun for the whole family. Thank you for joining us. Have a wonderful day!

Our Venue

MERCURE CANBERRA

CORNEROFAINSLIE&LIMESTONEAVE,BRADDON,ACT2612

The Canberra Craft Beer & Cider Festival takes place at the historic 4-star Mercure Canberra hotel, blending old-world charm with modern amenities. Conveniently located near the city center, the hotel offers various accommodation options, a gym, restaurant, bistro, bar, and beer garden. With 127 rooms and proximity to major attractions like the Australian War Memorial and Old Parliament House, Mercure Canberra is the ideal choice for exploring the Australian Capital.

SATURDAY16TH MARCH

11:00am to 6:00pm

For information on accommodation contact the Mercure Canberra reservations line on +61 2 6243 0000, or visit the website for more information www.mercurecanberra.com.au

Beverages

Try up to 250 craft beers, ciders, spirits and wine on offer!

Food stalls

Delicious gourmet food stalls will keep you well fed all day.

Live entertainment

Mini Events

There’s something happening throughout the day to keep the whole family entertained. Sit back, realx and enjoy the day with us.

Check out the entertainment schedule and plan your day around all the fun activities on offer.

Mini Events

Forge Through - Makin' Knives, Saving Lives!

Dean or Jeff will present for 30 minutes on the Forge Through program, aiding veterans and first responders that are or have suffered from the demands of their role of serving the people of Australia.

12:30 - 1:00 pm ALE MARY BREWING CO.

Interactive Cocktail Class

2:00 pm AMBROSIA DISTILLERY

Beer Pong

Try your luck with 5 large cans featuring festival products. Each customer receives 5 ping pong balls. Land all 5 for a RUSTY HAT; one in earns a free sample of that beverage.

3:00 pm RUSTY PENNY BREWING

Come and strut down the red carpet. Prizes for best dressed best strut & people’s choice. Register in advance.

4:00 pm BIG NILES BREWING CO.

Spin&Win Prize wheel to win fun prizes

ALL DAY TRIBE BREWERIES

A cocktail 101 class with volunteers from the audience.

Mini Events

Mini Putting Green Challenge

Tee up for a chance to showcase your putting skills while savoring your favorite brews. Compete for prizes in our Mini Putting Green Challenge!

ALL DAY CYPHER BREWING

Karu Balancing ACT

Balance a Karu bottle on your head? Join our leaderboard challenge! Knock off the leader to win a free prize and get your name on the board.

ALL DAY KARU DISTILLERY

Yeti Encounter

Come take a photo with our Yeti!

ALL DAY MOUNTAIN YETI BREWING CO.

Battle Blocks

Grab a beer and challenge your friends to Battle Blocks at Betty the Beer Truck! Quick rounds await you, with chances to win Broulee Brewhouse hats and stubby holders between 1:30 and 2pm.

ALL DAY BROULEE BREWHOUSE

Fun & Games

Hangman

Hook a tinnie

Eating competition

Lawn games

Balloon artist & face painting

ALL DAY

BEER & CIDER

BEER & CIDER

FOOD